Counsel / Senior Counsel - LEGFF

International Monetary Fund•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a fixed-term (three year) staff Counsel/Senior Counsel position in the Financial and Fiscal Law Division (FF division) of its Legal Department. The primary objective of the FF division is to provide high-quality legal advice in the context of IMF surveillance, financial assistance programs, technical assistance and capacity development. In particular, the FF division provides advice to member countries on laws and regulations respecting central banks and monetary systems, financial institutions and markets (e.g., on the regulation and resolution of financial institutions and financial markets infrastructures), tax law, and legal frameworks underpinning public financial management. It contributes to the formulation of legal policies in its areas of expertise, within the Fund and with other international organizations (Financial Stability Board (FSB), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations (UN)), and advises on the design and implementation of legal reforms under Fund-supported programs. The FF division also provides legal advice regarding the digitalization of finance, the intersection of fiscal law with financial law (e.g. public debt instruments, temporary public funding to distressed financial institutions), and increasingly also on governance and anti-corruption.

Requirements

Completion of LLM, JD, LLB, or equivalent, and licensed or qualified to practice law in any Fund’s member jurisdiction.
A minimum of two (2) years of professional legal experience in one of more areas of law that are relevant to the Fund's mandate and to LEG's work program.
Significant experience in advising from a public policy perspective on legal issues related to PFM, including legislative drafting.
Experience acquired in a ministry of finance or budget, parliamentary/congressional budget office, Supreme Audit Institution, Finance Inspectorate, state-owned enterprise, or similar entity.
A good understanding of the IMF's role in the global financial system, its activities and operations, and its contribution in shaping international standards and legal frameworks underpinning fiscal soundness.
A high degree of demonstrated initiative and adaptability.
Excellent analytical, diplomatic, and written and oral communication skills in English.
A strong track record of working effectively in inter-disciplinary teams.
A strong track record of good relationships with external counterparts at all levels and of different cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

eight years of professional experience as a lawyer preferred

Responsibilities

Providing legal advice in the area of PFM legal frameworks to the Fund’s Executive Board, Fund management, other departments, and to other units within the Legal Department as required, in the context of IMF surveillance, financial assistance programs, and TA.
Drafting of, and advising on, PFM legal frameworks in IMF member countries.
Participating in Fund missions and engaging in pre- and post-mission research and reviews from a PFM law perspective.
Engaging in research and reviews in the field of PFM law.
Contributing to, and commenting on, Fund policy and analytical papers as well as other publications of the Fund in the area of PFM.
Organizing and delivering presentations and seminars at the premises of the Fund and in member countries.
Carrying out other assignments as instructed by the General Counsel or the Assistant General Counsel in charge of the FF division.